Medical Imaging and Radiation Safety Quiz

Test your understanding of medical imaging and radiation safety with these questions covering various imaging techniques and safety measures.

#1

Which of the following medical imaging techniques uses sound waves?

X-ray
MRI
Ultrasound
CT scan
#2

What does MRI stand for in medical imaging?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiology Investigation
Microscopic Resolution Imaging
Mammography Radiographic Imaging
#3

What does CT stand for in CT scan?

Computed Tomography
Continuous Testing
Chest Tomography
Cervical Tomography
#4

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose fractures and bone abnormalities?

MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
PET scan
#5

Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize soft tissues like the brain and spinal cord?

X-ray
MRI
CT scan
PET scan
#6

Which type of radiation is typically used in nuclear medicine imaging?

Alpha radiation
Beta radiation
Gamma radiation
X-ray radiation
#7

What is the purpose of a lead apron in radiology?

To protect against radiation exposure
To improve image contrast
To stabilize the patient
To shield against magnetic fields
#8

Which medical imaging technique uses radioactive tracers to visualize internal body structures and functions?

MRI
CT scan
PET scan
X-ray
#9

What is the primary concern regarding radiation exposure in medical imaging?

Tissue heating
DNA mutation
Electrical shock
Chemical burns
#10

What safety precaution should pregnant patients take when undergoing medical imaging procedures?

Avoid all medical imaging procedures during pregnancy
Inform healthcare providers about the pregnancy
Wear a lead apron for protection
Increase the radiation exposure for better imaging
#11

What is the unit used to measure radiation dose absorbed by the human body?

Gray (Gy)
Sievert (Sv)
Curie (Ci)
Röntgen (R)
#12

Which type of radiation has the shortest wavelength?

X-ray
Gamma ray
Ultraviolet
Infrared
#13

What is the maximum permissible dose limit for radiation workers in the United States per year?

5 mSv (millisievert)
50 mSv (millisievert)
500 mSv (millisievert)
1 Sv (sievert)
#14

Which of the following is NOT a potential biological effect of radiation exposure?

Cataracts
Skin burns
Tissue necrosis
Enhanced cognitive function

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